The world’s greatest fringe festival has ended for another year - Edinburgh has offered a staggering choice of acts in 2014, here's our guide to some of the best, who might be appearing near you throughout the year.

It’s the last burst of summer, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had. On next weekend’s bank holiday head to the hills, lay siege to a castle or perfect your pirate roar... we’ve rounded up the top days out